I have been working out in the gym for the last ten years using cardio machines, weights, and some aerobic classes, and lots of outdoor running. This video was my first video tryout. What a disaster. Zak Lee, who is supposed to be the professional in this video, lets his partner insult him throughout the video. I was embarrassed for Zak Lee and wondered why he allowed this video to be distributed in the first place.

I happened to buy this video because I had just had a fantastic introduction to kickboxing at the local gym from a visiting guest kickbox demonstrator by the name of Libby Norris who is an excellenct instructor. After one class with her, I felts sore all over. I intend to invest in the new Billy Blanks tape, as well as Intense Moves, Aerobox, Kicbox Express, as well as some others. I am plunging into the video experience headon and am basing my choices on the informative reviews found on this site. I am hoping that the Zak Lee video was a fluke and is not indicative of the quality of these other videos.

I would never recommend this video to anyone. Zak Lee seems to be a competent instructor, however, he seems to hold back on the cardio and he has probably watered down his moves to a beginner level because his punches involve no bending or twisting of the side -they are just direct punches out which is the lazy way of doing things. I did not feel that my back, upper body and abs got a workout at all. This would be a possible video for someone who wanted an introduction to kickboxing with all the twists and intensity taken out, but just make sure to watch it with the volume down because the cohost really is unprofessional and immature.

Maybe Zak Lee will do better the next time out.

Surbhi